Ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Luton on Wednesday at 03:30 am Beijing time, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the club’s injury situation. The Reds are currently facing a lengthy injury list, with several key players unavailable for selection. Diogo Jota (knee) is expected to be out for around a month, while Alisson (muscle) is unlikely to feature in the short term. Curtis Jones (ankle) will miss the Luton match and is doubtful for the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain…

Bayern Munich has announced that forward Choupo-Moting will miss the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City due to injury. The club’s official statement confirmed that Choupo-Moting will not travel with the team to Manchester as he recovers from a knee problem. Choupo-Moting has been a key player for Bayern this season, making 28 appearances across all competitions, scoring 17 goals and providing 4 assists. He has also been impressive in the Champions League, scoring 4 goals in 6 appearances. The first leg of the quarter-final tie…

The J.League is considering lifting its ban on corporate naming rights, according to Japanese media outlet Hochi Sports. The ban has been in place since the J.League’s inception in 1993 to promote close ties between clubs and their local communities. The decision was met with strong opposition from companies, who saw naming rights as a way to advertise their businesses, but was ultimately upheld by then-J.League chairman Saburo Kawabuchi. As the J.League enters its 30th year, it has grown from 10 clubs to 60 (with 20 each in J1, J2,…

From the moment he arrived, Cristiano Ronaldo has had an overwhelmingly positive impact on Saudi Arabia, according to Al Nassr sporting director Marcelo Salazar. “Not only him, but his family and his staff too,” Salazar told The Athletic. “And that’s also been a really important factor in terms of his performances on the pitch since he joined us. Just look at the number of goals and assists he’s had since he came to Saudi — it’s a lot. Take the game against Al Wehda last season, where he scored four…

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a summer move for Ajax forward Brian Brobbey, as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his attacking options at Old Trafford. Ten Hag is a keen admirer of Brobbey, having worked with the Dutch striker during his time in charge of Ajax. The Red Devils are planning for the summer transfer window, with Ten Hag still expected to be in charge and looking to strengthen his forward line. The Dutchman was keen to bring in a striker in January to aid United’s top-four push, but…

Nike and Barcelona’s lucrative partnership for on-field kits is under enormous strain, with the Catalan outfit reportedly open to the idea of a change in sponsor. In June 2018, Barcelona and Nike agreed on a 10-year contract worth 1.5 billion, including a guaranteed minimum of 150 million per year, plus variables based on sales, while Barcelona also agreed to allow Nike to operate all of FC Barcelona’s official stores. However, reports in France suggest that Barcelona’s underwhelming performances over the past five seasons and the changing face of the squad…

According to Opta, a renowned football data website, the Chinese women’s football team has a 46% chance of advancing from the group stage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. However, their chances of reaching the semi-finals are only 8.9%, and their chances of winning the championship are just 1.1%. Opta’s predictions in detail: – Group stage: 46% – Round of 16: 21% – Quarter-finals: 8.9% – Semi-finals: 3.5% – Championship: 1.1%

In a thrilling Serie A encounter that concluded early this morning, Roma staged a stunning late comeback at home against Lecce, securing a 2-1 victory in stoppage time. Roma striker Romelu Lukaku played a pivotal role in the triumph, despite initially missing a penalty. However, he made amends in the dying moments of the game with a decisive goal that earned all three points for his team. Lukaku’s Match Statistics: Minutes Played: 90 Expected Goals (xG): 1.25 Goals Scored: 1 Shots: 4 Shots on Target: 3 Touches: 28 Pass Accuracy:…

Despite an astronomical offer of 420 million from Saudi club Al Hilal last week, Lionel Messi’s future remains uncertain as Barcelona reportedly eyes squad-wide salary cuts to facilitate his return. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano provided an update on the situation, saying, “As of now, I’m not aware of any plans from Barcelona to reduce the salaries of the whole squad to facilitate Messi’s return. Also, it’s a long process; his return is not easy. So we have to wait to see what they decide to do. Of course, Barcelona will…

Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk, with discussions now focused on the final details and structure of the transfer fee, The Telegraph understands. Arsenal have indicated a willingness to agree a deal worth around ￡75-80 million including all add-ons. The negotiations between the two clubs are now centred on the breakdown of the fee — how much will be paid up front and how much will be in add-ons. The size of the add-ons is a key factor for Shakhtar, who have…